Hardy & Merryl McCalman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hardy & Merryl McCalman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dunwoody, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,500 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 12 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $71,500 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $73,500 | 8 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Hardy & Merryl McCalman Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Hardy & Merryl McCalman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7 | $43,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Junaluska | Gift | $30,000 |
| Dunwoody School Foundation | Church ministry | $18,500 |
| Dunwoody Methodist Church | Gift | $11,000 |
| Gainesville Fumc | Church ministry | $5,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Fdn | Educational | $3,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | Providing nutritious meals | $2,500 |
| Perimeter North Young Life | Gift | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Medical family housing | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Covington
- Susan Berrong
- Beth Auer
Questions people ask
Does Hardy & Merryl McCalman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hardy & Merryl McCalman Foundation Inc give?
$73,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Hardy & Merryl McCalman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Covington (President/Chair), Susan Berrong (Secretary/Treasurer) and Beth Auer (Director).
What does Hardy & Merryl McCalman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.